Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: Bruce Bryner <BBry...@iusb.edu>
Date: 1999/02/18
Subject: HD tidbits from '82
HD tidbits from '82
[What a year, gotta lot to tell ya/ask ya.]
Main models, (production numbers)
XLH - 1,000cc, 4 speed, (5.015)
XLS - 1,000cc, 4 speed, (1,261)
The 80ci'ers:
FXE - 5 speed, (1,617) 'Super Glide'
FXS - 5 speed, (1,816) 'Low Rider'
FXWG - 4 speed, (2,348) 'Wide Glide'
FXB - 4 speed, (1,833) 'Sturgis'
FXR - 5 speed, (3,065) 'Super Glide II'
FXRS - 5 speed, (3,190) 'Super Glide II
FLH - 4 speed, (1,491) 'Electra Glide'
FLT - 5 speed, (1,196) 'Tour Glide'
FLTC - 5 speed, (833) 'Tour Glide Classic'
Others:
FLC FLH (1,284)
FLHF (313) Heritage
FLHS (948) Electra Glide Sport
FLHP 80 (1,261)
FLHP (282)
FLHP (317) 'Police' [There were 2 models. Don't know the differences]
FLHP (270) 'Deluxe'
FLHP (19) 'Shrine'
[All the different FLHP models are not well explained in my books.
Insight appreciated].
Specialty Models: 25 years for Sportster.
Each with special history paperwork signed by Beals, Thompson and Willie G., and anniversary graphics.
XLHA Aniversary Sportster - (932)
XLSA Aniversary Roadster - (778)
Paint: birch white, vivid black, classic tan, classic creme, metallic
blue, light red, dark carmine, orange, brown, emerald green, red,
pewter, maroon.
XLH & XLS changes: lighter frame, oil tank repositioned, thicker head
gasket w/lower 8:1 compression, (emissions control), larger rear disc,
(XLS also repositioned the battery).
80ci models: revised valves and valve springs.
FX models: plastic switch housing, [personally, YUK].
FXB: higher bars, gold cast wheels. This is also the last year for the
FXB.
[Drum roll please], enter the:
*^* FXR: New style, [and damn nice], frame,(welding reminisent of '51 on these and the sportsters. It was lighter than the stripped FLT, but
stiffer), rubber mount, (aka Elastomer-[funny name for rubber, huh?]),
electronic tach, ignition switch placed under the gas, [left side], 5.5"
headlight w/43,000 candlepower halogen,[and "they" STILL can't see ya
coming], 605lbs, oil consumption control package,[lets it leak if it
gets over a certain level], 4.2 gallon, 19"-f/ 16"-r, dual 10" f disc
brakes, push button turn signals, [I just nudge the 'ol lady', and she
extends the appropriate hand signal], wire wheels, single color paint:
[Cymbal crash], also enter:
FXRS, [hey, this is the ancestor to my bike, I'll celebrate if I want
too].
The same features as the FXR except: polished covers,[proud to be a
posser], small sissy bar, stepped seat, highway pegs, contrasting tank
panels and nine spoke cast wheels option,[ok, so it aint perfect].
FLT: lowered floor boards, new style handlebars and seat,[I dont have
specs on what "new" means. Specifics on these from the NG would be
appreciated], improved seals on saddlebags, locks for top box &
saddlebags, new primary chain oiler, higher output alternator.
MoFoCo minutes:
- first year application of MAN, (materials as needed), [also known
present day as JIT, 'just in time' manufacturing], first year of custom
paint program, HD petitions International Trade Commission for tarrifs
on Japanese moto-sicles, [and gets it], (British bikes not included, as
there market was very slim) - Reagan imposes 5 year tarrif on 700cc or
larger, (45%-deee-amm). Layoffs = 1,600 out of 3,800 employees, and
management has a salary freeze. 5/82, 100 rider protest ride to Madison
in reponse to Wisconsin police using Kaw's. Advertising budget = $3
million.
Racing Notes: Grand National-Ricky Graham takes 1st, Jay Springsteen
takes 2nd, Randy Goss takes third. Ricky also wins Winston Pro Series,
and Jay wins 32 national races.
Also occuring in '82, effects of oil price hike are being felt,
worldwide inflation causes interest rates to soar, Japanesse bikes are
stocked to the rafters in the US, and are not subject to tarrifs. A
month long plant shutdown occured due to lack of sales.
Other tidbits, British models had all black tack and speedo.
The Superglide II had shorter shift linkage for more 'responsive' gear
changes. FLT & FXR seat height = 29". Redesigned brake and clutch levers helped to improve leverage. The FXR(S) frame was a more massive backbone and larger diameter frame tubing. The XL oil tank and the FXR triangular tube cover, are practically indistinguishable, [from a distance anyway].
***tidbits taken from various sources.
Bruce
The Journey IS the Reward.
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